Credible Fraudulent Transfer Advocacy
Appellate courts continue to use common sense when disposing of constructively fraudulent transfer appeals, as recent decisions show.
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Bloggers Want Same Rights as Mass Media
Jonathan Bick
Bloggers, claiming that no distinction exists between blogs and traditional media, are seeking protection afforded by the First Amendment rights previously reserved for traditional media outlets. However, most courts do not afford bloggers the same rights given to traditional media.
How to Hire a Deposition Videographer
Michael Skrzypek
Follow these tips to find a videographer who understands the legal world and can produce what you need for your case.
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Word File Types and Compatibility
Sue Hughes
This column addresses the new compatibility features of Microsoft Office Word 2013.
Subjective And Objective Compensation Systems
Michael Short
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Joseph Altonji
As we sift through the results from our recently published Partner Compensation System Survey, the data draws us to consider a wide variety of questions about this vitally important management and leadership system. While the majority of our survey respondents report using some form of subjective system, about 15% of the firms report that they use a purely formulaic/objective system.
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FTC Expanding Its Role in 'Internet of Things' Security
Sue Reisinger
The FTC continued to expand its reach into cybersecurity last month when it took legal action against TRENDnet, which markets Web-connected home security cameras that allowed hundreds of live video feeds to be hacked and posted online.
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e-Discovery Platforms Are Not All the Same
Steve Hartwig
The value of e-discovery technology varies, depending on a number of factors, including the provider that is hosting the data, the quality of technical support and the nature of the matter at hand. For that reason, there is no single one-size-fits-all platform.
Columns & Departments
Bit Parts
Stan Soocher
Content Rights Rulings on Presumptive Evidentiary Weight and on Burden of Proof.<br>Copyright Act Doesn't Preempt Emotional Distress Claims Over Web Posting of WWE Video
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Accidental Access, 'Catfishing' and Unsecured Wi-Fi
Richard Raysman
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Peter Brown
The increasing use of Web browsing and other user data has stirred some users to reconsider the unspoken "bargain" that exists on social media and other interactive websites, namely, that privacy sacrifices in the form of targeted marketing and data collection subsidize free content and services and promote a robust online ecosystem. However, beyond the larger debate over digital privacy, new practices and technologies have emerged that do not neatly fit within the boundaries of existing privacy laws.
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ICANN's Trademark Clearinghouse Sees Slow Initial Take-Up
Jan Corstens
Later this year, the Internet is set to undergo a series of new and drastic changes with the first rollout of hundreds of new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs). However, there is still a significant lack of participation from many top businesses that have yet to register and, as a result, are at greater risk of intellectual property infringement and potentially putting consumers at risk as well.
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How Not to Fail On Execution
Rob Mattern
According to the Gartner Group, 70% of outsourcing engagements fail and 90% do not meet their financial goals.
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